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Northrop GrummanSupply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 2
Jul. 2022Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesSecret clearance. Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers. Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations. Issues purchase orders. Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations (FAR/DFAR). Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability with SAP/PLEX
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
Problem Solving by developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Impact which contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
Liaison by frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.
Northrop GrummanAssociate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Jan. 2021 - Jul. 2022Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesPurchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
Track inventory and restock goods when needed
Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
DaikyoNishikawa USPurchasing Buyer
Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesGood negotiation skills, able to consider all opportunities and options both short and long-range when putting a deal together. Self-starter, self-motivated, aggressive, proactive doesn't require a lot of direction.
Good computer skills, ability to use spreadsheets to analyze data ability to make a correct decision with this data. Able to analyze data and prepare output for others' review that is clear and easy for everyone to understand. Express your opinions and concerns openly to management. Good working relationship with all departments, initiate meetings with engineers to understand new part concepts, and design concerns. Understands the system and process of sourcing strategy, supplier panel establishment, cost reduction strategy, cost reduction performance calculations and reconciliation, material economics, foreign exchange, benchmarking, and PDCT. Supplier management knows supplier quality rating (PPM and cause/countermeasure), supplier delivery condition, cost reduction performance. Communicates supplier issues such as quality, delivery, financial with management when appropriate. Good product knowledge and understanding of your commodities (part content, part function, raw materials, part benchmark data, and other suppliers for these types of parts). Team player, dedicated, always gives 100% effort, wants things done correctly. Always has an answer, solution, suggestion, or course of action before communicating a problem, issue, or question to management. Able to communicate in a positive manner to suppliers when trying to explain or express a difficult issue. Ability to keep suppliers relaxed and comfortable with DNUS' policy, procedure, and direction. Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures. Authorities for an employee are granted by means of work instructions, policies, and procedures, and/or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer.
Tyonek Native CorpMaterial Cost Price Analyst I
Jun. 2019 - Feb. 2020Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings. Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participate as a member of the contract negotiation team. Compile, analyze, and document supplier cost data, historical data and cost models in determining objective cost positions. Develop and analyze material factors such as decrement and material usage allowance/attrition. Document the subcontract objective position in a formal Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR) for prime proposal support. Prepare and document priced Bill of Material and Material (BOM) cost estimate development. Support all audits, fact-finding, price updates, negotiations, sweeps, and certifications. Prepare and support all subcontract cost analysis for Procurement Review briefings. Provide negotiation support throughout Prime and subcontract definitization process. Provide estimate at completion for supplier cost as requested. Complete and maintain activities required for DCAA audits. Coordinate with Project Managers to help develop pricing support for contract modifications. Work in a team environment. Perform task with little to no supervision. Provide routine administrative support. Other Duties as assigned
North American Lighting, Inc.Buyer
Oct. 2018 - May. 2019Negotiates supply contracts that meet or exceed supply, material quality, and commercial goals and objectives as set by the company. Prepares and issues RFQ’s to suppliers for new and existing materials and services. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends new sources of supply. Works with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) for source selection. Assists in problem solving and establishing continuous improvement targets with supply base. Gathers and prepares information for ECM presentations. Supports new program launch activities and participates in design process reviews. Learns and keeps current on manufacturing processes, market trends, and technical development. Identifies and works with suppliers and internal resources to resolve delivery problems. Releases requisitions, prints out orders, and transmits orders electronically to suppliers. Opens and closes orders as needed to maintain inventory levels. Runs past due order report daily and processes reschedules. Communicates with suppliers on EDI problems, testing, etc. Helps resolve invoice problems with Accounting Department. Runs Open Purchase Order Reports. Provides information to freight provider regarding all expedites (other than supplier past due). Supports monthly, quarterly and annual departmental goals and objectives. Manages 26 suppliers, 126 parts, and has a yearly spend of $2.1 million.
North American Lighting, Inc.Supply Chain Specialist II
Oct. 2016 - Oct. 2018Paris, ILKnows and applies standard office/administrative concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under limited supervision, and performs a variety of assigned tasks that are minimally complex in nature. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and perform assignments that require a varying degree of evaluation, originality, latitude, and independent judgment. Deals directly with suppliers to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of parts and associated paperwork to appropriate locations according to required delivery schedules. Checks with suppliers on delivery dates in order to reduce the potential for past due deliveries. Maintains information about supplier delivery performance as necessary. Identifies delivery problems and works with suppliers and internal resources to resolve them. Releases orders, prints out requisitions, and distributes to buyers. Transmits orders electronically on a daily basis. Adds and removes parts from Kanban. Addresses supplier issues related to over/under receipts and labeling concerns. Coordinates and supports efforts related to supplier requests to use alternate packaging, if required. Facilitates efforts with support from the commodity buyer to improve the accuracy of packing slips from their assigned suppliers. Supports activities associated with providing necessary POD paperwork to assist in receiving and payment reconciliation problems. Opens and closes orders, as needed, to maintain inventory levels. Produces and distributes past due orders to report daily/reschedules weekly. Communicates with suppliers on a variety of issues (EDI testing, sending, or receiving). Assists Accounting with invoice problems. Runs sheets o a daily basis to produce open purchase orders. Provides information to logistics personnel regarding all expedites. Addresses emergency issues via telephone during off-hours and on call, as needed.
Indiana Department of CorrectionCorrectional Officer
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2016Rockville, IndianaMaintains order and security of offenders in facility. Assists supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations (key control, count, shakedowns, searches, inventory, equipment maintenance, radios, security systems, etc.). Supervises offenders in various work details including both within the facility and outside the facility. Escorts offenders both inside the facility and on various trips away from the facility. Assists in identifying offender treatment needs and supports treatment programs. Maintains records and writes reports on offender movement, offender progress, and violations of policies and procedures. Remains alert for signs of disorder or tension. Counsels offenders in an informal and unofficial capacity. Follows and insures compliance with established security procedures. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor
White Construction Inc.Proposal Coordinator
Mar. 2014 - Aug. 2016Responsible for compilation of information that will ultimately be submitted as a proposal to the client. Duties include electronic management of the proposal structure, development of the proposal hard copies, and ensuring the proposals are submitted in a timely fashion. Highly organized, ability to navigate existing document control structures and intuitively create new structures that help improve information management. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications. Ability to multitask and work under deadlines and high pressure situations. Interdepartmental collaboration required with understanding of the inner workings of a construction company.
US ArmyE-3 PFC; Military Intelligence Analyst
Apr. 2006 - Jul. 2008Fort Drum, New York, United States; Kirkuk, IraqMilitary intelligence professional trained in two major disciplines, All-Source and HUMINT, seeking a position that will allow me to use all my skills and make the most of my experience. Over 2 years’ experience as an analyst with an understanding of ISR, Targeting, and Civil Affairs. Overseas combat deployment to Iraq with experience in counterintelligence and analysis.
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